Here goes nothing...

Hello All!!

I am in the beginning of a long awaited process of bettering myself...inside and out... so I figured why not blog about it since it's the cool thing to do these days?!

I am going to strive to be the best me I can be, and hopefully I can encourage others to be the best version of themselves, too. 

There are several different areas I am hoping to work on...

Physical: 

I have lost 13 lbs so far this year, and am trying to lose 9 more before the end of the year.  Losing weight/becoming healthier is such a struggle for everyone these days, and senior year of college wasn't too kind to my body.  I pin so many recipes and workouts on Pinterest, you'd think I was the healthiest person ever, but actually putting those pins into action is a whole other story.  

May 2011                        Couple months ago

so embarrassing to even include this on here! 

Spiritual: 

I have kept up with one of my New Years resolutions for 2013.  I have read my Bible every day, and will have read the whole book by the end of the year.  The Bible app on my phone is essential to my day, and I love the different devotionals I have on the app, too. I am a huge fan of Beth Moore (she is southern and very blunt/hilarious) and am hoping to find some time to read some more of her books.  

Mental: 

I have recently been through a situation where an individual said some really cruel things about me and my physical appearance.  I have never met this person or said anything mean to/about them before.  While I cannot control what people say or do, I can control how I let it affect me.  I am going to make it a point to kill everyone with kindness and stick with the Golden Rule.  It is so crucial to have a positive attitude in life, and bringing others down only makes you seem insecure. 

Education:

I am currently in the middle of working on my Masters in Teaching- Elementary Education online.  It is so difficult to balance working full-time, working on my masters, and trying to have a social life.  I can't even imagine how people with kids do it.  

Well, there's an overview.  Hope you enjoy this journey as much as I will!! 

Jeremiah 29:11 "For I know the plans I have for you," declares the Lord, "plans to prosper you and not harm you, plans to give you a hope and a future."